Is this laptop build the same as the retina display macbook pro. By this, i mean is the ram and the hdd soldered on and not upgradeable?
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Not really sure, never thought about but I think samsung laptops in general are upgradeable unlike Apple products
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No it is not. You need a Mini-DVI to VGA Display Adapter for the MacBooks.ThanksDiscount Mac Depot
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Sadly no it isnt (soldered on to the main board). Tinkering with the RAM would invalidate the warranty as Acer dont regard it as a "user serviceable part"
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Mine did. It started going in August of this year and I had to have it repaired in September. It required a 'reflow' of the motherboard, some of the connections to the graphics section seem to crack and it disrupts the display. There is currently a class action lawsuit being filed for owners, which can be found at the link below.http://mbp2011.org/Even though I have had to go through all of this, I am still happy with the performance when it's working correctly. And it gets used every day for up to 12 hours.
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No, that's why I returned it....they did away with the display port and made them thunderbolt ports instead, hope this is helpful
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No lol. Its made for Macbook Pro's with a CD/DVD drive. The Retina Display is thinner. It will only fit on Macbook Pros with DVD drives.
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If you spend the extra $300 on the more expensive MacBook Pro you get the following: - a faster processor (2.53GHz vs. 2.26GHz) - more memory (4GB vs. 2GB) - bigger hard disk (250GB vs. 160GB) These are all desirable things, however you can do the memory and hard disk upgrades yourself (probably for less than $300). It involves removing the bottom panel (something like a dozen screws) and replacing the hardware. I have not done it myself yet, but it does not look too difficult. I plan to wait for SSD and 8GB RAM prices to drop. The processor is about 11.2% faster, and I doubt that can be upgraded later. However, for me 11.2% is not a significant difference. The faster processor also generates more heat and uses more battery power, so it's a trade off. You could also increase performance with a faster hard drive, but that too would eat into the battery life (which is why I am waiting for the solid state drive prices to drop). Snow Leopard promises to run more efficiently than Leopard, so be sure to sign up for the Snow Leopard up-to-date program so you'll get the latest software when it comes out in September (it's a $10 fee). AppleCare is like an extended warranty. I believe you have up to a year after your initial purchase to sign up for it. It gives you an extra 2 years of service coverage and continues your telephone support after the initial 90 days. I am more of a do-it-yourself guy, so I didn't consider it, but it would be nice knowing you are covered. I bought it for my Mac Mini, but I never used it.
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No. It doesn't have a Retina display. Its resolution is 1440x900. If you want Retina display, you should buy the Macbook Pro (2560x1600)
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Thank you for you reply.I guess I wasn't clear on what I was asking.Is the notebook upgradeable to 2 GB Ram? [it uses 200 pin 667,pc5300 memory] Is it hard or easy to open the case and get at the memory stick?Will it void my warranty? I'm afraid Crucial can't help me with these questions.
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You (and I) might consider buying the laptop from Apple who has it in stock and buying the warranty and other accessories here. I don't know why amazon lists this if they never have it in stock and there isn't a reliable ship date estimate.
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Hi. You can do this if you buy it from Apple directly (their website). If you select this model 13-inch: 2.4GHz with Retina display, you can improve the processor and the RAM (for 200usd), and still keep the HDD 250. I dont own one ... i just know because i'm looking for one to buy :) I'm sorry nobody answered before :( it's probably too late!
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You are giving up having a larger viewing area for your monitor. Also, probably Macbook Pro you have has a faster CPU and maybe a faster HD. You cannot replace those on a Macbook. If your Pro has a 7200 rpm HD then that is much better than the 5400 HD that's available on the Macbook.Combine that with a 2.8 GHz cpu and you have a much faster laptop.If you are talking about weight the Macbook weighs 4.5 lbs and the Pro probably a lb or more than that. Bottom line, unless you are doing a lot of graphics of photoshopping that require a lot of cpu time and HD space I would say that an aluminum Macbook would be just fine for you. You are giving up having a larger viewing area for your monitor. Also, probably Macbook Pro you have has a faster CPU and maybe a faster HD. You cannot replace those on a Macbook. If your Pro has a 7200 rpm HD then that is much better than the 5400 HD that's available on the Macbook.Combine that with a 2.8 GHz cpu and you have a much faster laptop.If you are talking about weight the Macbook weighs 4.5 lbs and the Pro probably a lb or more than that. Bottom line, unless you are doing a lot of graphics of photoshopping that require a lot of cpu time and HD space I would say that an aluminum... » Read More You are giving up having a larger viewing area for your monitor. Also, probably Macbook Pro you have has a faster CPU and maybe a faster HD. You cannot replace those on a Macbook. If your Pro has a 7200 rpm HD then that is much better than the 5400 HD that's available on the Macbook.Combine that with a 2.8 GHz cpu and you have a much faster laptop.If you are talking about weight the Macbook weighs 4.5 lbs and the Pro probably a lb or more than that. Bottom line, unless you are doing a lot of graphics of photoshopping that require a lot of cpu time and HD space I would say that an aluminum Macbook would be just fine for you. « Show Less
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All components are sealed into the MacBook air; the battery cannot be replaced and no upgrades are possible. My advice to you is, if you can afford it, customise the laptop and buy it with all the upgrades you want.
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It has 8GB RAM, and 256 GB Solid State Drive. A full list of mac model numbers along with config details can be found on Apple's support page. Just google "Macbook Pro Versions" and click on the first result. I have been using this product for more than a year, and absolutely love it!
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I have two Acer and one has been okay for the most part. The newer one has already crashed and burned. I decided that it is worth the money to buy a Macbook Pro. Problem Solved
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Hi M Long,COuld I ask exacetly what you did to upgrade your ram yourself? I know that if we do upgrades ourself and break or damage anything, that could cause the warrenty for the lap top to be void by apple, so I just wanted to make sure I could do it or rather take the right stepthanksKenny
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The RAM is upgradeable... though definitely not "easily". To get the back cover off you have to remove 12 tiny recessed screws that are strongly secured by Loctite. When i tried removing the screws using a jeweler's screwdriver set, one screw simply would not come out. I tried and tried, googled and tried again with several tools, but finally decided the screw would have to be extracted or drilled out, possibly damaging the case and voiding the warranty. So I gave up and sent the RAM back. Your mileage may vary. Other than that, I'm pretty happy with the laptop.